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The video shows us starting up Locomotive 801 for the first time in in 39 years! We were able to do this because of the financial support of our members and the dedication of our staff and volunteers. It’s a team effort that brings back to life a locomotive that was built in 1942! The Nevada Northern Railway Museum believes that the best way to interpret and present our story is by having our artifacts operate. Fortunately for us, we have thousands of members who believe the same thing. Locomoti

She’s alive! Locomotive 801 because of the support of all of our members. Thanks to all of our members who supported our efforts on bringing Locomotive 801 back to life! Locomotive 801 was hidden away in the Nevada Northern Railway engine house. She is another one of our rare locomotive that has been waiting for her chance to run again. Locomotive 801 is a VO-1000 diesel-electric switcher that was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in December 1942. We figure the last time she was in operatio